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MacKenzie BatesAlabama could see record number of voters at the polls on Election Day. Secretary of State John Merrill says he anticipates between 2.2 million and 2.4 million state voters to cast ballots in the upcoming election. He says either number would be a record turnout. Merrill believes high voter enthusiasm will drive turnout in the race that pits Republican Donald Trump against Democrat Hillary Clinton. However, he says a recent jump in the number of registered voters might prevent the state from hitting a record in terms of turnout percentage. A little more than two million Alabamians voted in the 2008 and 2012 presidential elections. Voter turnout was 73.8 percent in 2008 and 73.2 percent in 2012. Alabama could see record number of voters on election dayhttp://apr.org/post/alabama-could-see-record-number-voters-election-day
99978 as http://apr.orgTue, 25 Oct 2016 20:57:58 +0000Alabama could see record number of voters on election dayMacKenzie Bates Voter turnout in the state looks "extraordinarily high," pointing to a projected turnout as high as 60 to 70 percent in one county. Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill says there were a few minor hiccups around the state as polls opened this morning, but nothing that directly affected voting or voter participation. Baldwin County Probate Judge Tim Russell sys his county is slightly unusual, as it is home to a large retiree population which doesn't have to worry about leaving work to get to the polls. He projects turnout well above 50 percent in several precincts and one as high as 74 percent. Russell says the majority of Baldwin County voters are showing up for the presidential primary, as there are few local races on the ballot. As Alabama takes part in Super Tuesday today, election officials will have a few less absentee ballots than usual to count. That’s because Alabama is now the first state in the country to implement a fully electronic voting system for military membersOfficial says voter turnout extraordinarily high, Military electronic voting programhttp://apr.org/post/official-says-voter-turnout-extraordinarily-high-military-electronic-voting-program
87692 as http://apr.orgTue, 01 Mar 2016 22:43:46 +0000Official says voter turnout extraordinarily high, Military electronic voting programThe Associated Press About 8 percent of Alabama's nearly 2.9 million voters participated in the runoff election. Alabama's chief election official, Secretary of State Jim Bennett, says the turnout Tuesday was slightly higher than the 5 percent he had predicted. He says it was helped by higher turnouts for the 6th Congressional District race in the Birmingham area and by the state Senate District 30 race in the Prattville area Bennett says there were no issues reported with voters having to show photo IDs at the polls. This was the second Alabama election where the photo ID law was used. Bennett expects the turnout to be higher for the general election on Nov. 4. 8 Percent Turnout For Alabama Runoff Electionhttp://apr.org/post/8-percent-turnout-alabama-runoff-election
55906 as http://apr.orgWed, 16 Jul 2014 21:05:36 +00008 Percent Turnout For Alabama Runoff ElectionThe Associated Press Voter turnout for Alabama's primary election Tuesday was much lower than four years ago. Complete but unofficial returns from Tuesday's primary showed more than 613,000 people participated. That put the turnout at nearly 22 percent. The turnout for the primary election four years ago was 32 percent, but both political parties had hot races for governor that year. The races for governor Tuesday were lopsided, with Republican incumbent Robert Bentley and Democrat Parker Griffith winning easily. Secretary of State Jim Bennett had predicted a turnout of 25 to 27 percent, but he said it became clear early in the day that the turnout was going to be lighter. Bennett is predicting the turnout for the runoff election July 15 will be much smaller because few races required runoffs. Alabama Voter Turnout Lower Than 2010http://apr.org/post/alabama-voter-turnout-lower-2010
53262 as http://apr.orgWed, 04 Jun 2014 20:53:56 +0000Alabama Voter Turnout Lower Than 2010The Associated PressNumerous Alabama cities are holding municipal runoff elections, and the lines to vote likely won't be very long. Jacksonville State University political scientist and former congressman Glen Browder says such elections typically have a small turnout because few names are on the ballot. Retired University of Alabama political scientist Bill Stewart says voter fatigue also plays a role in the slim turnouts. Cities held runoff elections for mayor and city council statewide on Tuesday. In Birmingham, voters also decided bond issues totaling $150 million that would fund city projects. Copyright 2012 The Associated Press.Multiple Ala. Cities Hold Runoff Elections http://apr.org/post/multiple-ala-cities-hold-runoff-elections
19017 as http://apr.orgTue, 09 Oct 2012 20:54:10 +0000Multiple Ala. Cities Hold Runoff Elections The Associated PressAbout 22 percent of Alabama's voters turned out to approve a constitutional amendment withdrawing $437 million from a state trust fund to help balance the state General Fund budget for the next three years. Unofficial returns compiled by The Associated Press show about 600,000 of Alabama's 2.67 million voters participated in Tuesday's special election, and they approved the constitutional amendment 65 percent to 35 percent. The turnout was in line with the 20 to 21 percent predicted by Alabama's chief election official, Secretary of State Beth Chapman. She said she's pleased that about one-fifth of Alabama voters participated, but she wishes the turnout had been higher. Copyright 2012 The Associated Press.22 Percent Turnout For Alabama Special Election http://apr.org/post/22-percent-turnout-alabama-special-election
18103 as http://apr.orgWed, 19 Sep 2012 21:46:22 +000022 Percent Turnout For Alabama Special Election The Associated PressElection officials say the turnout for Alabama's single-issue election is light. Voters are deciding Tuesday whether to take $437 million out of a state trust fund to help balance the state General Fund budget for the next three years. Pike County Probate Judge Wes Allen says the turnout in his south Alabama county could end up between 10 and 13 percent. Election officials in other counties say turnout picked up when the rain stopped, but it's still going to be small. Montgomery County is an exception. Elections Director Justin Aday said turnout could end up being 25 to 30 percent. He says it's probably the result of Montgomery being the capital and people being concerned about cuts to state jobs and services. The polls close at 7 p.m. Copyright 2012 The Associated Press.Turnout Light For Alabama's $437 M Referendum http://apr.org/post/turnout-light-alabamas-437-m-referendum
18042 as http://apr.orgTue, 18 Sep 2012 21:44:45 +0000Turnout Light For Alabama's $437 M Referendum